Best 8 Easy Broiled Salmon Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that's also healthy and delicious, look no further than broiled salmon. This simple dish can be on the table in less than 30 minutes, and it's packed with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other essential nutrients. Plus, it's incredibly versatile and can be served with a variety of sides, from roasted vegetables to rice to quinoa.

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EASY BROILED SALMON



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A simple recipe for broiled salmon. Brush or spray with olive oil, season, then broil on high for 4 minutes. Easy and delicious!

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Main Course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (6 oz) salmon fillets (1/2-inch thick)
Olive oil spray
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Heat the broiler on high and set an oven rack directly below the heating element (4 inches below). Line a large rimmed broiler-safe baking sheet with foil (for easy cleanup).
  • Generously spray both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil.
  • Place the fish fillets in the pan, skin side down. Sprinkle their tops with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme.
  • Lightly spray the tops again, to help keep the spices (especially the thyme) moist and prevent them from scorching under the broiler.
  • Broil the salmon until opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 salmon fillet, Calories 348 kcal, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 360 mg

BROILED SALMON



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This Broiled Salmon from Delish.com will be your favorite go-to salmon recipe.

Categories     broiled salmon     weeknight dinners     easy salmon recipes     seafood recipes     easy dinner recipes     best salmon recipe

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (4-oz.) salmon fillets
1 tbsp. Grainy mustard
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp. finely minced shallots
2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
2 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon slices, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat broiler and line a baking sheet with parchment. In a small bowl, mix together mustard, garlic, shallot, thyme, rosemary, and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture all over salmon fillets and broil, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Garnish with more thyme and lemon slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories

EASY BROILED SALMON RECIPE



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In a pinch? This easy broiled salmon recipe with garlic, lemon, and simple to make delicious sauce comes together in under 30 minutes

Provided by Chef Billy Parisi

Categories     Main

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pound side of fresh salmon
juice of 1 lemon
3 finely minced cloves of garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup red wine
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup soy sauce
1 stick unsalted butter
¼ cups sliced green onions
sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler to 500° or medium.
  • Place the salmon skin-side down on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper or foil.
  • Evenly squeeze on the lemon juice all over the salmon. Rub the finely minced garlic all over the top of the salmon.
  • Drizzle the olive oil covering the salmon then season with salt and pepper.
  • Place on a rack that is about 8-10 inches from the top heating element and broil it for 8-10 minutes or until browned and cooked. Set aside and rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
  • In a medium-size bowl add in the red wine, red wine vinegar, and soy sauce and mix until combined. Save about 1/3 of the mixture for later use.
  • Add the remaining 2/3 to a large saute pan and heat over medium heat until hot, about 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the heat to low and whisk in the butter until melted in.
  • Add in green onions to the sauce and serve the salmon with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 1699 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

15-MINUTE BROILED SALMON AND BROCCOLI



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This easy sheet tray dinner comes together in a snap thanks to an oft-forgotten workhorse of the kitchen: the broiler. The high heat it provides perfectly chars pre-cut broccoli florets and cooks salmon quickly. The creamy Dijon sauce acts as a protective barrier against overcooking, and keeps the fish moist in the oven.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 12-ounce bag broccoli florets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 scallions
1 medium lemon
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Four 6-ounce center-cut skinless salmon fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler and set a rack 2 inches from the heat.
  • On a large sheet tray lined with aluminum foil, toss the broccoli with the olive oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Spread the broccoli out into a singer layer. Broil the broccoli while you prepare the salmon.
  • Thinly slice the scallions and finely grate the lemon zest, then add them to a small bowl with the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • Remove the broccoli from the oven. (Parts of the broccoli should be lightly charred.) Use a spatula to stir the broccoli and move it to the outer edges of the baking sheet. Sprinkle each fillet all over with salt and pepper and place them in the center of the baking sheet. Divide the mayonnaise mixture on top of the fillets, spreading to cover. Broil, rotating the pan halfway through, until the sauce has turned deep golden brown and the salmon is opaque, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cut half of the zested lemon into wedges.
  • Divide the salmon, broccoli and lemon wedges among 4 plates and serve immediately.

BROILED SALMON



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 21m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 (8-ounce) salmon fillets
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Coat each salmon fillet with the olive oil (just enough to make it shine, not drip) and salt and pepper.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat and place the salmon skin side up, (even if the skin has been removed) this is VERY important. Then close the lid and allow to cook about 5 to 7 minutes. Check the grill to make sure there are no flame flare-ups and the salmon is cooking evenly, and let cook another 3 to 4 minutes. You are going to let the fish cook about 90 percent on this side. After about 8 to 9 minutes the salmon should turn over easily and allow to finish another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from grill and serve with your favorite side dishes. The entire cooking time should be about 10 to 12 minutes.

EASY BROILED SALMON



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This delightful recipe appeared in one of DH's business magazines. It is both easy and delicious. Coating the salmon with mayonnaise before broiing keeps it moist and imparts wonderful flavor. You can use low-fat mayonnaise in this recipe. The recipe also works with swordfish, tuna, or halibut steaks. Steaks are preferred over fillets as they have an even thickness making for even cooking.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Tuna

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
4 salmon steaks, 1 inch thick

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, and paprika in a bowl. Smear almost one-half on one side of salmon lightly.
  • Broil salmon about 3 inches from flame for 4 minutes.
  • Turn steaks and smear rest of dressing mixture on them. This coating should be a bit heavier than that on the other side. Broil for another 4 minutes.
  • NOTE: Don't be afraid to substitute other mustards for the Dijon. I found a mustard with dill that works perfectly. I also like the Jack Daniels mustard. Or substitute 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard with lemon pepper for the paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 205.7, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 20.3

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH BROILED SALMON



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Fresh salmon with butter and herbs melts in your mouth; it's truly the best. Serve it with wild rice pilaf and fresh string beans.

Provided by Deborah Swanson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Broiled Salmon Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup white wine
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 ½ teaspoons fines herbs
¼ cup chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil, and spray with nonstick spray.
  • Place garlic and olive oil in a small microwave safe bowl and cook on High for 1 1/2 minutes. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, and stir in the garlic mixture. Remove from heat; stir in the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, white wine, black pepper, garlic salt, and fines herbs.
  • Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared pan. Spoon about 1/3 of the butter sauce over the fillets, and sprinkle evenly with the fresh dill.
  • Broil in the preheated oven for 3 minutes. Turn salmon fillets so that the side of the fillet faces up, and baste fillets with about 1/3 of the butter sauce; broil for 3 minutes. Turn the fillets to place the opposite side facing up; spoon on the remaining butter sauce; broil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 additional minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 135.7 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 772 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BROILED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS WITH HERBS



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Many people fear the broiler because they don't know how to use it, or they're worried they'll overdo it and end up with a scorched dinner. But when used properly, it's a useful tool ideal for crisping chicken skin, charring vegetables and melting cheese. Broiling is also a great method for perfectly cooking salmon: It yields a deeply browned crust and a tender center that isn't overcooked. All broilers are different, and knowing the strength of yours and being aware of any uneven "hot spots" help maximize the efficiency of it. (As your dish cooks, look to see if it's cooking evenly across the surface, which will tell you if you need to move things around.) In this recipe, soy-and-mustard-coated salmon and asparagus cook under the broiler, and are topped with an herb salad for a hit of brightness, freshness and acidity.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Categories     dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
1 bunch parsley, leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
1 small bunch mint or dill, leaves picked, roughly chopped
4 scallions, light green and white parts, sliced
1/4 to ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, according to taste
3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 large bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed
4 (4- to 6-ounce) salmon fillets, at least ¾-inch thick

Steps:

  • In a medium serving bowl, toss together the herbs, scallions, red-pepper flakes, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Season with more lemon or oil as needed until the leaves look glossy. Set aside.
  • Heat the broiler with a rack 6 inches from the heat source.
  • In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and mustard until smooth. Add the asparagus to a large sheet pan, toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, then season well with salt and pepper. Move the asparagus to the sides, and place the salmon skin side down in the center. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, brush the tops and sides with the soy mixture, then toss the asparagus in the rest of the soy mixture. (Use a paper towel to wipe off excess soy on the sheet pan, as it will smoke.)
  • Broil until the salmon is opaque with a deep brown crust, about 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare, and 8 to 10 minutes for medium, depending on the strength of your broiler and the thickness of the salmon. (Reduce cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes for thinner fillets.) If it looks like it's browning too quickly or smoking excessively, move to a lower rack to finish cooking. Top the salmon and asparagus with the herb salad or serve on the side with a final round of pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose the Freshest Salmon Possible: Opt for wild-caught salmon if available, as it tends to have a richer flavor and a firmer texture compared to farm-raised salmon.
  • Select Salmon Steaks or Fillets: These cuts are ideal for broiling as they cook evenly and quickly. Ensure the salmon is skin-on, as the skin helps keep the fish moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Thaw Frozen Salmon Properly: If using frozen salmon, thaw it thoroughly in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water for about 30 minutes. Never thaw salmon at room temperature.
  • Season the Salmon Generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, herbs, and spices to enhance the flavor of the salmon. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil to keep it moist and succulent.
  • Preheat Your Broiler: Preheat your broiler to high heat before cooking the salmon. This helps create a crispy skin and prevents the fish from overcooking.
  • Broil the Salmon Skin-Side Up: Place the salmon fillets or steaks skin-side up on a lightly oiled baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil the salmon for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Monitor the Salmon Closely: Broiling can quickly overcook salmon, so keep a close eye on it during cooking. Check the doneness by inserting a fork into the thickest part of the salmon. If it flakes easily, it's done.
  • Serve Immediately: Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the broiler and let it rest for a minute or two before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the fish, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bite.

Conclusion:

Broiled salmon is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With its crispy skin, tender flesh, and rich flavor, it's a surefire crowd-pleaser. By following these tips and the provided recipes, you can easily create a perfectly cooked broiled salmon that will impress your family and friends. Experiment with different seasonings and sauces to find your favorite combinations and enjoy this healthy and flavorful meal anytime.

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